Tag: Canadian Mining
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Shaping Canada’s Mining Workforce Through Wage Subsidy Programs
Mining is a high-tech, constantly evolving industry that requires a highly skilled workforce, and we need mining to build a safer, greener, and more connected world. This week’s Blog from the Mining Industry Human Resources Council looks at some of the various wage subsidy programs that help recruit, retain, and develop the mining workforce of…
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Schurco® Aftermarket Parts
Given the abrasive nature of the product being pumped, slurry pumping is a great example where operation and maintenance costs can rapidly overtake and exceed the initial procurement cost of the equipment. But that does not always need to be the case. This week’s Blog from Schurco Slurry® discusses the benefit of using aftermarket parts…
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Canada Emerging as a Preferred Jurisdiction for Green Investments by the Global Mining Industry
In response to the economic disruption triggered by the global pandemic, many governments have incorporated a pivot to the green economy in their economic stimulus and tax relief response plans. This week’s Blog from DBRS Morningstar examines some of those plans and looks at what individual mining companies are doing to go green.
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Autonomous Robots Can Resurrect Dormant Hardrock Mines
An underground gold mine closed since the 1940s probably isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a demonstration of cutting-edge drone mapping technology. Yet, in this unlikely setting, pioneering autonomous robots are taking mining cartography to new heights. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies explores the benefits of allowing autonomous aerial robots underground to…
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Three Tips for Safe Screen Media Change-Outs
Implementing a regular preventative maintenance schedule can help to increase safety during screen media change-outs. But sometimes breakdowns happen. In these cases, there are steps workers can take to reduce risk. Check out these tips from @MajorWire for safer screen media change-outs.
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Building an Effective and Reliable Edge-Based Intrusion Protection Plan for any Mining Site
A reliable mining industry is vital to the well-being of society; the economy and our communities depend on it, yet mining sites are attractive targets for thieves and saboteurs. Because of this, intrusion protection is vital. This week’s Blog from Axis Communications discusses how innovations in edge devices are driving increasingly advanced capabilities within the realm…
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Safe Workplaces for All Program Addresses Workplace Harassment in Canada’s Mining Industry
Everyone deserves to work in a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment, yet sexual harassment and violence still occur in the mining workplace. A new initiative at the Mining Industry Human Resources Council looks to change that. This week’s Blog by MiHR discusses its Safe Workplaces for All education program and how it is working to…
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Mentor Walks Launches in Canada
Mentor Walks is an innovative take on mentorship, providing a new way to find like-minded women and career guidance in your city through a walk-and-talk mentoring program. The program came to Calgary and Vancouver in April and this week’s Blog from Penny Swords at Seequent provides a first-person view of the events, as well as…
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Maximizing Efficiency: Best Practices for Configuring a Successful Downtime System in the Mining Industry
When it comes to mining and mineral processing operations, unscheduled downtime and delays can lead to significant production chain losses. Implementing a downtime system is the first step to gaining a better understanding of your operations and figuring out the root cause of lost capacity. This week’s Blog examines the best practices for configuring a…
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Advancing Innovation and Research in Additive Manufacturing and Antimicrobial Copper
Students and researchers in British Columbia are set to expand possibilities in the use of copper as an additive in manufacturing goods. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at a partnership between Teck and the British Columbia Institute of Technology to establish the new, state-of-the-art Teck Copper Innovation Hub, which will help advance innovation…